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proceduralSep 16, 2025 · Senate roll call · procedural · Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected

On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 60

This was a procedural vote — a decision about process (such as ending debate or handling a motion), not a direct vote on a bill, amendment, or nominee.

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update".

In plain language

  • Senate joint resolution in the 119th Congress.
  • Nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency interim final rule titled Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana.
  • Senate procedural vote rejected on Sep 16, 2025 (procedural).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency interim final rule titled Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update published on May 20, 2025 ( 90 Federal Register 21423 ). The interim final rule increases the permissible nitrogen oxides (NO X ) emissions from Indiana electricity generating units (EGUs) from May through September during 2024 and subsequent years.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea47

Democrat: 45 · Independent: 2

Nay51

Republican: 51

Present0

Not Voting2

Republican: 2

How each member voted (100)

Yea (47)

Nay (51)

Not Voting (2)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.